Jade: She is a ruthless, cunning vampire queen, the most powerful amongst all the Hives in the world. Beautiful, predatory, and alluringly dangerous, she’s a huntress who revels in blood and sexual pleasure.Seth: He is calm, cool, and level-headedness personified, as the most effective negotiator and mediator amongst the Pure Ones. Known by the moniker of “Monk,” he thought he could resist any … resist any and all temptation.
3 years ago, they made a deal, one that gave the Pure Ones a critical advantage against a deadly foe. But the price he paid still haunts him to this day.
3 years ago, she played a delicious game, not realizing until it was almost too late, how he changed her entire world.
Now, common enemies force their paths to cross again. Only this time, the stakes are higher, the risk is greater, and the love—should they choose to claim it—will be worth every sacrifice.
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Pure Ecstasy is just like it’s name and so beautifully written in a story that flows magnificently and has you right there with them page after page!
Jade and Seth are both such super strong beautiful characters and also so very different! Oh but damn! Don’t opposites always attract in the hottest sexiest most breathtaking ways! Whew! The heat level is definitely off the charts HOT! Oh my and can I get a hell yes on this one! Yep, Pure Ecstasy is definitely another of my favorites in the Pure/Dark Ones series!
I’m not going to spoil it by telling you a lot about the story. No you’ll need to read and enjoy it yourself because it’s just a delicious book. I enjoyed reading it twice. I flew through it the first time because I just couldn’t put the damn thing down till I finished it! Then the second time I read it slowly to savor and enjoy and pay attention to what’s happening and evolving a round them.
The author Aja James has a magnificent imagination and the chemistry between all these beloved characters in this series is absolutely awesome! I love reading about them an wait patiently for each and every new book that follows. Oh and no cliffhangers, they are each stand alone books. The characters however are so interesting you’ll love reading about them, and look forward to seeing them again in the next book along with the hopes that it’s the story about your other favorite evolving character and how their story develops and will add to this awesome series!
I’ll say this now… Jade and Seth were heartwrenchingly beautiful together!
I’ll admit that when I first realized that Jade was meant for Seth, I was a bit horrified. This woman, who kept him as a blood slave, manipulated him, treated him like a toy, and had sex with multiple lovers (some at the same time) right in front of him, couldn’t possibly be his forever mate.
So what if she listened and appreciated his counsel? So what if she understood that what she felt for him was far more than she had felt for any other male? So what if she was lost and devastated without him?
She didn’t respect him!
But I changed my mind for many reasons, one of them being that I’ve learned that not only did she not have real sex with these people, she made sure Seth was completely aware of it.
What I loved most about Jade were her moments of vulnerabilty and fragility. I could appreciate her being a badazz, but her having a soft side… Her humanity is what made her truly endearing.
I didn’t find her past to be as devastating to me as the ones I’ve seen before, however, I felt such sympathy for her. She was once a slave, with no rights and no freedoms, aside from what she was able to manipulate from her masters. I thought it would make her more empathetic with what Seth found abominable. But no.
Honestly, Seth could do no wrong with me. He was so sweet, so kind and considerate, so sexy and loyal and generous, so amazing. I loved this man so much!!
Once again, Aja James had me swooning and engaged and anxious for more.
Seth Tremaine is the Consul of the Pure Ones. His moniker is the Monk. The sexual feelings the vampire queen stirs in him shocks him. He has more control over his body than this. “Where was his fabled self-control and disinterest.” Since the death of his human wife, no one has made him think of steamy, sex-filled nights, laying in tangled sheets, like Jade Cicada does. Seth, however, will be nobody’s whore. When he commits, he loves unconditionally with his heart, body and mind.
Jade Cicada is the Dark Queen of the New England vampire Hive. She is determined not to repeat the mistakes of her last two incarnations. Love is a fable and those who claimed it are weak. She would never be a weakling. The word “Mine” filters through her brain when she looks at Seth. The Pure One triggers her sexual desire and possessiveness. She is determined to conquer him, never realizing until it is too late that Seth has changed her world forever.
The love story of Seth and Jade is explosive. Their love is hot, steamy, angst, violent, fearful, and encompassing. Seth loves unconditionally. His love is not returned. He decides to give his life in order to protect the Dark Queen. For Jade, Seth becomes her weak link. Her enemies are plotting against her and they recognize who is her weakness. Will Seth’s sacrifice save her or will she be defeated by her weak link?
Sophia Victoria St. James is Awaken and is the Pure Ones’ Queen. She is determined to get Dalair back from Medusa. She plans to save him. Sophia loved too late in her previous reincarnation. She is not going to lose the man she loves a second time.
The Creature is carrying out Medusa’s schemes. It feels, however, Medusa will deceive It and not share the victory over the races. Ere is getting close to Sophia again. Binu is found out by Tal, Ishtar’s Mate. Tal knows who Binu is but holds the secret to himself.
The main characters are written with depth and precision. We know their backgrounds, their good and bad qualities. The plot is well-written and the reader compulsively follows the plotline to its explosive conclusion. The subplots wet the appetite with bites of juicy tidbits for future novels. The description is fantastic, vivid and vibrant. The world building is meticulous and concise in its design and depth. Hot, sexual scenes and adult language are present in this novel. I recommend this book to those who like paranormal romance.
I received an eARC from the author, Aja James, for an honest and unbiased review. Thank you, Ms. James, for an excellent, encompassing read.
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Recommended to Debra by: Starr (AKA Bam Bam) Rivers
Recommended for: Lovers of Adult Fantasy & Paranormal Romance, Lovers of Adult Mystery & Suspense.
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Pure Ecstasy by Aja James
Genres; Adult, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense.
I keep starting to write my review, but apparently I am still not ready.
I have decided on its star rating.
4.75 Stars
While I thoroughly enjoyed this one, my favorite remains book 6, Eli & Clara.
I ran into a few typos….maybe 3 or 4.
My Delayed & Overdue Review
Seth & Jade has intrigued since bk#1 Pure Healing when they 1st met. It is now 3 years later and they come together again, but things are ‘Oh So Different’ for both of them. My curiosity of what happened then was on my mind throughout reading this series.
Jade’s other lives has been filled with brutality and horrible abuse. She has NO belief in love. Quite frankly, I’m surprised she is understanding and caring for her people and the world she lives in. Her touch can heal you or it can kill you. She is extremely intelligent, but Seth is her kryptonite. From the 1st time they met he makes her feel things that she fights with a vengeance.
Seth & Jade’s story is passionate and violent. Many times their relationship is volatile and angry. The feelings that Seth brings out in Jade are turbulent and they scare her more than her worse enemy. She wants to possess Seth. Own him forever. She does not want to ‘feel love. For her, love destroys and must be avoided at all cost.
Seth’s previous life was very different than Jade’s. In his steadfast way, using his heart & his head, he stands by Jade. He gives her everything he is. His body, his blood, his heart.
But Seth is a Pure one. Jade a Dark one. Once a Pure One gives his/her heart to someone who doesn’t or can’t return that love they begin to decline.
Enemies are plotting and coming out of hiding. Mysteries and Intrigue is in every corner. Jade is so intent on owning Seth that it becomes knowledge to be used against her. The suspense keeps ratcheting up. And Seth will make the ultimate sacrifice to keep her safe.
This story is beautifully traumatic. You will feel so many different emotions. Some will make you smile, others will tear your heart out.
The love scenes are not the only things that make this an Adult read.
I highly recommend this book!
Wow, I think I spent the last 15% of this book in tears.
Let’s start from the beginning- this is Jade and Seth’s story. It started 3 years ago when Seth, the Pure One’s negotiator, made a bargain with Jade, the Dark One’s Queen. This was introduced pretty much in the beginning of the series and set the stage for a tenuous pact between the Pure and Dark ones. While it was not clear what exactly happened, we knew that they were emotionally involved with each other.
Fast forward 3 years later. Evil is gaining ground, Jade is in danger and Seth feels a compulsion to save her. But can he do so without losing himself?
This book was so intimate. It was heartbreaking. Jade was a well layered character- in some ways, selfish and possessive. In other ways, sweet and naive. And, due to a difficult past, in all ways, guarded. Seth is a dream- protective and loving to all he knows. He sacrificed himself in his human life for those he loved and he continues to do so for his Pure family. His sacrifices extend to Jade, who he respects and admires, recognizing that she is lashing out due to pain, not actual evil. I absolutely loved the look into their relationship especially when power and dominance wasn’t in play. I also appreciate how Aja James continues to highlight that good and evil aren’t necessarily black and white and she thoughtfully builds characters’ pasts in order to provide insight to their actions in the present. This book is totally character driven and these characters are memorable; this book is also one of the most sensual books so far. Seth and Jade will stay with me a while.
The conflict between good and evil continues in this book and the readers are given more clues as to what may occur in the next few books before the series reaches its conclusion. This series is enthralling and addictive once you get mired in the world. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
Also note that there are triggers in this story, including violence and abuse. Not in extreme detail, but enough that I think a warning is in order.
Why are there only five * to give? Pure Ecstasy deserves só much more!
This story has been a constant attack on my heart,not only with the person Jade had to become,and the reasons why. But Seth…..man,if there ever was a man that loved a woman,it was him! What he was prepared to do to make sure the love of his very,very long life would be safe? WOW
Not to mention all the very important things that happen throughout this one! Sophia….i love who she’s become and i wish with all my heart she gets what she,most of all,deserves…..or should i say who?
The Creature even shows a vulnerable side….not too much,but still. It makes you wonder if there’s a little bit of a chance for something good? coming from it….
I know Dark Obsession is in the making. I know it is coming. I only hope i can survive until then. And i sincerly hope i’ll get my hands on it.
Because,let’s face it,i ám a James Junkie!